AMI Montessori Oral Exams in Mexico City, Summer 2024
This month I returned to Mexico City to work as an oral examiner for AMI, the Association Montessori Internationale, at the 0-3 training center in Mexico City.
The first morning sunrise inspired an early walk (It was slow to adapt to the altitude) in a neighborhood filled with cafes and tiny restaurants and Pilates and yoga studios, beautiful old homes, and flowers and trees. Continue reading
Glimpses of Aging – for All Ages
An Amazon review of Aged Care Through a Montessori Lens, by Anne Kelly and Susan Mayclin Stephenson:
THIS BOOK SHOULD BE READ BY THE YOUNG. This book contains valuable information, not just in thinking about parents and grandparents, but for myself, and I do not consider myself old yet. It is young people who need this information so they can change the system. I was very impressed with the Montessori ideas laid out in this book, especially the consideration of dignity during this period.
We are never too old to learn! On February 20th and 21st, 2024, a group of us from Washington, California, Tennessee, and Colorado met in Denver for the long awaited introductory Aging and Dementia workshop given by Anne Kelly from Tasmania, Australia. Anne’s work is well-known in Australia and worldwide. Her last work this spring was in Japan and following this workshop she will be in the Netherlands and Greece. Hopefully she will return again to the US. Continue reading
Montessori Interview – Bangalore, India/Trinidad, California
This 11-question interview by Madhuri Prasad from Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, appeared in social media recently. For my last blog post of the year I am sharing it with you with the hopes that it brings parents and other educators closer together as we work to help the world become a better place in the future.
In my exclusive interview with Susan Stephenson, a distinguished figure in Montessori education, we delve into her remarkable journey into the world of Montessori, her inspiration behind the “First Montessori Books” series, and the invaluable insights she has gathered during her extensive career. Join us as we explore the core concepts and messages conveyed through her renowned books, and how Montessori principles adapt to the challenges of the 21st century. We also discuss the importance of practical life skills and self-directed learning, the advantages of mixed-age classrooms, and the significant challenges facing Montessori educators today. Finally, Susan shares her vision for the future of Montessori education and recounts her most transformative experiences throughout her five decades as an educator and author.
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